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A barge carries sand across the Bassac River in Phnom Penh on September 4, 2024. (CamboJA/Chhorn Chansy)

New Committee to Regulate Sand Mining as Ministry Grants License to Troubled Firm

6 Sep 2024 5:54 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

The government has officially formed a Sand Resource Management Committee with the aim of monitoring the operations of Cambodia’s notorious sand mining industry.

River Ocean Cleanup’s crews collect garbage at Bassac River on August 12, 2024. Photo supplied.

Despite Concerted Efforts, Cambodian Rivers Are Still Rife With Plastic

15 Aug 2024 3:02 PM|
Seoung Nimol|

Everyday, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, according to the United Nations Environment Program.

Garment Waste From Walmart, Disney, Other Major Brands Continues to Fuel Cambodian Brick Kilns

17 Jun 2024 2:57 PM|
Leila Goldstein|

“The future is yours,” a white cloth proclaims from the ground of a brick kiln littered with discarded garment waste. The scrap, bearing the logo…

A picture showing Khmer Thavrak activists (from left), Sokun Tola, Svay Samnang, Chhoeun Daravy, Chhem Sreykea and Hun Vannak, outside the Bati district police station in Takeo province on August 16, 2022, the day four of them except Samnang were detained for questioning. (Licadho/Sok Raksmey)

Khmer Thavrak Registers With Interior Ministry, Plans New Approach To Resolve Issues

22 May 2024 10:44 AM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Khmer Thavrak run by a group of youths has been at the forefront of raising human rights concerns in Cambodia. Recently, they registered as a…

Environmental activists get on their bikes as part of a 1,000 kilometer cycling campaign to raise awareness on environmental protection, a photo post on CYN’s Facebook.

Youths Cycle 1,000km To Promote Environmental Protection From Ratanakiri to Kep

13 May 2024 7:00 PM|
Khuon Narim|

Twenty-five youths set off on a 1,000-kilometer cycling campaign in conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5 to raise awareness on the protection of…

A storefront of an App EV Bike location, with electric bikes and people standing in front.

Electric Vehicle Drivers Still Face Roadblocks Despite Government Infrastructure Goals

19 Feb 2024 4:24 PM|
Daniel Zak|

The Chinese startup App EV Bike opened a location in Phnom Penh last month with the intention of getting set up as the industry takes…

Workers collect resin of rubber plantation at a farm in Tbong Khmum province, February 2019. (CamboJA/Pring Samrang)

Clear Guidelines, Action Plan Needed for Green Finance Implementation, Experts Say

22 Dec 2023 11:59 AM|
Seoung Nimol|

Despite unclear guidelines and limited local policies for sustainable finance, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) have partnered to enhance…

Sangke River was polluted by a Chinese pharmacy company which leaked chemicals into the river. Photo taken on August 4, 2023. (CamboJA/Sok Savy)

Alleged Sangke River Polluter, Chinese-owned Phoenix Operating Again in Battambang

13 Dec 2023 5:18 PM|
Sovann Sreypich|

Phoenix, a pharmaceutical company based in Battambang province, which released wastewater into Sangke River last August, has not yet complied with an order by the…

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Tag: environment

New Committee to Regulate Sand Mining as Ministry Grants License to Troubled Firm

Despite Concerted Efforts, Cambodian Rivers Are Still Rife With Plastic

Garment Waste From Walmart, Disney, Other Major Brands Continues to Fuel Cambodian Brick Kilns

Khmer Thavrak Registers With Interior Ministry, Plans New Approach To Resolve Issues

Youths Cycle 1,000km To Promote Environmental Protection From Ratanakiri to Kep

Electric Vehicle Drivers Still Face Roadblocks Despite Government Infrastructure Goals

Clear Guidelines, Action Plan Needed for Green Finance Implementation, Experts Say

Alleged Sangke River Polluter, Chinese-owned Phoenix Operating Again in Battambang

Security Forces Block Family and Supporters of Jailed Activists from Marching to Shrine

Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

Unions Submit 18-Point Petition; Demand Morm Rithy’s Release, Decent Working Conditions, NSSF Benefits

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New Committee to Regulate Sand Mining as Ministry Grants License to Troubled Firm

Despite Concerted Efforts, Cambodian Rivers Are Still Rife With Plastic

Garment Waste From Walmart, Disney, Other Major Brands Continues to Fuel Cambodian Brick Kilns

Khmer Thavrak Registers With Interior Ministry, Plans New Approach To Resolve Issues

Youths Cycle 1,000km To Promote Environmental Protection From Ratanakiri to Kep

Electric Vehicle Drivers Still Face Roadblocks Despite Government Infrastructure Goals

Clear Guidelines, Action Plan Needed for Green Finance Implementation, Experts Say

Alleged Sangke River Polluter, Chinese-owned Phoenix Operating Again in Battambang

Cambodia’s Prisons Struggle to Meet Women’s Basic Health Needs, Campaign Highlights

Security Forces Block Family and Supporters of Jailed Activists from Marching to Shrine

Media Groups Demand Swift Justice for Slain Journalist

Unions Submit 18-Point Petition; Demand Morm Rithy’s Release, Decent Working Conditions, NSSF Benefits

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